A selection of Lord Clark of Windermere’s votes

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• Voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, in 2011. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Almost always voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, in 1999.
• Generally voted against university tuition fees Show votes 3 votes for, 2 votes against, between 1997–2010.
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 7 votes for, 1 vote against, 7 absences, between 2008–2011.
• Generally voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, 3 absences, in 2011.
• Voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010.

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Recent appearances

• Railways: Trans-Pennine Express - Question 23 May 2023

  My Lords, why do the Government not face up to the reality that TransPennine Express is a small player compared with the problem of cancellations on the west coast main line, especially by Avanti? I understand that there were three yesterday morning alone. When can we have a proper mainline service on the west coast?

• NHS: Nurses - Question 10 May 2023

  To ask His Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of whether there are sufficient NHS nurses to meet demand; and how they intend to meet this demand.

• NHS: Nurses - Question 10 May 2023

  My Lords, I thank the Minister for his Answer. He knows that the NHS is facing a desperate shortage of nurses. It is currently 44,000 and growing monthly. Our NHS depends entirely on having sufficient nurses. The members of the Royal College of Nursing recognise that the latest government pay offer fails to address the critical problem of recruitment and retention. When will the Government...

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Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 2 July 2001

Previously MP for South Shields until 14 May 2001 — General election

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for South Shields, 1979-2001 and for Colne Valley, 1970-74. Opposition spokesman on agriculture and food, 1972-74, on Defence, 1980-81, on environment, 1981-87; food, agriculture and rural affairs, 1987-92; defence, disarmament and arms control, 1992-97; Chancellor, Duchy of Lancaster, 1997-98. (from Number 10 press release)

Entered the House of Commons on 18 June 1970 — General election

Also represented South Shields; Colne Valley

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Currently held offices

• Member, Services Committee (since 28 Jan 2021)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (3 Dec 2015 to 12 May 2016)
• Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (4 Jul 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Cabinet Office (3 May 1997 to 27 Jul 1998)
• Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (3 May 1997 to 1 Jul 1998)
• Shadow Secretary of State (11 Apr 1992 to 1 May 1997)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Defence (11 Apr 1992 to 1 May 1997)
• Shadow Secretary of State (15 Jun 1987 to 10 Apr 1992)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (15 Jun 1987 to 10 Apr 1992)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Environment (1 Jul 1986 to 11 Jun 1987)
• Shadow Secretary of State (1 Jul 1986 to 11 Jun 1987)
• Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) (1 Jul 1981 to 1 Jul 1986)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Education) (1 Jul 1981 to 1 Jul 1986)